(b)
At the time of a
type A home requests a license amendment for a change of
location.

(c)
Prior to the use of any areas of the structure not
previously inspected and approved for child care use.

(d)
At the time of
any major repair, modification, or alteration of any existing structure
presently being used for a type A home but prior to the continued use of
modified or altered parts of the structure. A major repair, modification or
alteration includes:

(i)
Cutting away of any wall, partition or portion thereof,
the removal or cutting of any structural beam or bearing support or the removal
or change of any required means of escape, or rearrangement of parts of the
structure affecting the exit requirements.

(iii)
Any modification requiring a new certificate of
occupancy as required by the Ohio department of commerce or local certified
building authority.

(2)
The licensed type
A home provider shall abide by any stipulations or limitations that are noted
on the building inspection report.

(3)
The building
department inspection shall be documented on a form set forth by the bureau of
building standards.

(4)
The licensed type A home provider shall provide
documentation that the type A home license is not prohibited by the local
zoning board.

(B)
What are the type A home requirements for a fire
inspection and approval?

(1)
Licensed type A homes shall secure a fire inspection
and written approval from the state fire marshal or the local fire safety
inspector for the municipality or township having jurisdiction. The type A home
shall abide by any stipulations or limitations set forth in the written
documentation by the state fire marshal or the local fire safety
inspector.

(2)
The fire inspection and approval needs to be obtained
for a licensed type A home:

(a)
At the time of initial application for a family child
care license.

(b)
At the time of a family child care license amendment
when requesting a change of location.

(c)
At least once
annually within each twelve months from the date of the last fire approval
report .

(d)
Prior to the use of any areas of the structure not
previously inspected and approved for use for type A home care.

(e)
Prior to caring
for infants and non-ambulatory children of any age other than on the first
floor of the type A home.

(C)
What requirements
does a licensed type B home provider need to ensure fire safety?

A licensed type B home shall
have:

(1)
The emergency exit features and operational conditions
listed in appendix A to this rule.

(2)
At least one
underwriters laboratories (UL) or factory mutual laboratories (FM) smoke
detector located in the basement and on each level of the licensed type B home.
The licensed type B home provider shall place, install, test and maintain smoke
detectors in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

(3)
At least one
working UL or FM portable fire extinguisher, not expired, in the licensed type
B home which shall have a minimum rating of 1A:10BC. At least one fire
extinguisher shall be located in the kitchen where food is provided for child
care or cooking area.

(4)
All electrical connections made in junction boxes
properly covered. Electrical extension cords shall not be used as permanent
wiring.

(5)
A written evacuation plan that identifies the primary
escape route and alternate escape route to a designated meeting place outside
of the home. A copy of the plan shall be posted on each level of the home on
which care is provided.

(D)
What are the
requirements for flammable and combustible materials and substances on-site at
the licensed type B home?

If a licensed type B home provider has
items such as, but not limited to, gasoline, kerosene, propane and other fuels,
the materials shall be stored in accordance with the storage requirements
listed in appendix B to this rule.